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1. Having a higher rank
   "ranking officer";
   - superior, higher-ranking

1. Position on a scale in relation to others in status, rank or achievement

1. Take or have a position relative to others
   "This painting ranks among the best in the Western World"
    
2. Assign a rank or rating to
   "how would you rank these students?";
   - rate, range, order, grade, place
    
3. Take precedence or surpass others in rank
   - outrank

Derived forms: rankings

See also: senior

Type of: be, evaluate, excel, judge, pass judgment, rule, stand out, standing, surpass

Encyclopedia: Ranking